ATA Interpreters Division

Archives for September 2016

Happy International Translation Day!

September 30, 2016 By IDwebmaster

  Celebrate it! What do we celebrate? Why is it on September 30th? Learn about the chosen theme for International Translation Day 2016 proposed by ATA President David Rumsey! If you are in London, don't miss the International Translation Day event at the British Library. (Update: Did you miss it?) Take this translation quiz from The Guardian Books. Read a … [Read more...]

California bill may open door to state-funded medical interpretation services

September 29, 2016 By IDwebmaster

Governor signs two healthcare bills authored by Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins   SACRAMENTO—Gov. Jerry Brown today signed two bills authored by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins. AB 635 allows California to take the first step toward state-funded medical interpretation services for Medi-Cal patients with limited English proficiency. AB 1795 helps more low-income … [Read more...]

ATA 57th Annual Conference: Interpreting track

September 26, 2016 By IDwebmaster

You don't want to miss these interpreting sessions! Listed are sessions from other specializations that may also be of interest to interpreters, as are special Division events. Wednesday, November 2 5:30-7:00pm Welcome Celebration  Get to know your fellow Division members. Come and get your new ID member button! Thursday, November … [Read more...]

New Federal Guidance Issued on Language Access in Emergency Services

September 26, 2016 By IDwebmaster

  In August, the U.S. Department of Justice, together with other federal agencies, released new guidance to help emergency preparedness, response, and recovery providers to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.  The new resources include: Emergency Preparedness Guidance Tips and Tools for Reaching Limited English Proficient Communities … [Read more...]

United Nations Interpreters: An insider’s view

September 13, 2016 By IDwebmaster

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work for the UN? Sheila Shermet, a veteran UN interpreter, shares an insider’s view in this first of several articles focusing on how things work at the UN, its duty stations around the world, resident teams of staff interpreters, the different interpretation techniques used and much more. Enjoy being a fly on the … [Read more...]

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